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Subtract 24/50 from 15/60

15/60 - 24/50 is -23/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   15/60 = 15 × 5/60 × 5 = 75/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   24/50 = 24 × 6/50 × 6 = 144/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/300 - 144/300 = 75 - 144/300 = -69/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/100

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